Last Nail in the Coffin – But for Whom? “You can’t build a strong economy by hollowing out its people.” As we approach the next Mansion House Speech on July 15, the spotlight once again turns to the cosy relationship between government and City lobbyists. Behind closed doors, the so-called “growth agenda” will be showcased … Continue reading Last Nail in the Coffin – But for Whom?
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From Product Seller to Purpose Partner: The Rise of the Holistic Wealth Planner
“Financial capital is only part of the picture. True wealth is the life you build with it.” A question I often get asked is this: What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial adviser? And what on earth is a “non-intermediating” financial planner? Let me demystify it.At the Academy of Life Planning, we … Continue reading From Product Seller to Purpose Partner: The Rise of the Holistic Wealth Planner
🌍 From Growth-at-All-Costs to Global Responsibility: Why We Must Rethink Financial Systems in the Age of Aquarius
“The crime of our age is not merely theft—it is complicity through inaction.” As financial planners, citizen advocates, and architects of new systems, we stand at a crossroads. The global financial order is no longer just unsustainable—it is systemically complicit in human suffering, economic inequality, and environmental collapse. Nowhere is this more evident than in … Continue reading 🌍 From Growth-at-All-Costs to Global Responsibility: Why We Must Rethink Financial Systems in the Age of Aquarius
The Perimeter Prefect: Reclaiming Financial Planning Beyond Regulation
What if the future of financial planning didn’t lie within the rules of a product-based system—but just beyond them? In our recent Masterclass, The Perimeter Prefect, we explored how planners, coaches, and changemakers are redefining financial support outside the regulatory perimeter—offering clarity, empowerment, and purpose without the burden of unnecessary red tape. This isn’t about … Continue reading The Perimeter Prefect: Reclaiming Financial Planning Beyond Regulation
💥 St. James’s Dis-Place
Why Advisers Are Ditching the Old Model for Autonomy, Empowerment, and Purpose “You can’t heal in the same place you got sick.” For years, thousands of financial advisers have been drawn to St. James’s Place (SJP) by the promise of prestige, support, and stability. But behind the glossy brochures and award dinners lies a truth … Continue reading 💥 St. James’s Dis-Place
💥 Beneath the Surface: The SJP Model and the Case for an Alternative
By Steve Conley, Founder, Academy of Life Planning On the surface, St. James’s Place (SJP) projects resilience. Chief executive Mark FitzPatrick told the Financial Times that their revamped fees would “help customers compare and contrast.” The SJP Academy trains half of all new financial advisers in the UK. And with nearly £190 billion in client … Continue reading 💥 Beneath the Surface: The SJP Model and the Case for an Alternative
Retire from the Delegator Firm—And Build an Empowering Firm for the New Age
"Human beings interpret change in different ways—some through logic and evidence, others through intuition, cycles, and symbols. What follows may not resonate with everyone, but for many, the transition from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius offers a compelling lens to understand what's unfolding in finance, politics, and society. Whether literal or … Continue reading Retire from the Delegator Firm—And Build an Empowering Firm for the New Age
💥 Exposing Britain’s Dirty Secret: Why I Fight for Transparency in the New Age
"Human beings interpret change in different ways—some through logic and evidence, others through intuition, cycles, and symbols. What follows may not resonate with everyone, but for many, the transition from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius offers a compelling lens to understand what's unfolding in finance, politics, and society. Whether literal or … Continue reading 💥 Exposing Britain’s Dirty Secret: Why I Fight for Transparency in the New Age
From Delegation to Self-Realisation: Why Financial Planning Must Evolve with the Age
"Human beings interpret change in different ways—some through logic and evidence, others through intuition, cycles, and symbols. What follows may not resonate with everyone, but for many, the transition from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius offers a compelling lens to understand what's unfolding in finance, politics, and society. Whether literal or … Continue reading From Delegation to Self-Realisation: Why Financial Planning Must Evolve with the Age
🌱 Academy Case Study: From Disillusionment to Planet-Positive Planning
The Five Truths of Trustworthy Advice: The client is the customer — not their money. You plan the client before you plan the money— in a productive cycle. You model total wealth — human and financial capital — against lifetime liabilities. The goal is not wealth, but whole-person well-being — mind, body, heart, and spirit. … Continue reading 🌱 Academy Case Study: From Disillusionment to Planet-Positive Planning
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